Kevin Kohler

Helping Retailers & Brands Scale Smarter with Integrated Design, Packaging, & Sales Strategy

Dallas, Texas, United States

About

Senior business development executive with 20+ years of experience driving revenue growth, market expansion, and client partnerships across retail, CPG, packaging, labeling, and store design. Currently VP, Head of Retail Sales at Miller Zell, where I lead national accounts and built a $30M+ annual pipeline through a 5-year sales growth strategy. Previously, I scaled revenue at SGK by securing multi-region accounts (APAC, LATAM, EMEA) and growing relationships with global brands including Amazon, Henkel, ConAgra, SC Johnson, LIDL, and Dollar General. Strengths: Building and executing go-to-market strategies that deliver measurable revenue impact Leading high-performing sales and account teams across global markets Deep knowledge of store design and décor, brand packaging, private brands, and print production for retailers and CPG's. Leveraging innovative tools (AI sales platforms, thought leadership, events) to expand pipeline I’m passionate about helping retailers and brands scale smarter, reduce costs, and grow faster through integrated, design led, solutions.

Experience

  • VP of Business Development, Head of Retail Sales at Miller Zell
    May 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 3 mos

  • Vice President Client Engagement / Business Development at SGK
    Jan 2011 - May 2020 · 9 yrs 5 mos

  • SGS International (8 yrs 9 mos)
    • Business Unit Manager
      Aug 2007 - Jan 2011 · 3 yrs 6 mos

    • General Manager - ExPat Assignment
      Aug 2005 - Aug 2007 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • National Accounts Manager
      May 2002 - Aug 2005 · 3 yrs 4 mos

  • Technical Sales Representative at LTC - Vertis Communications
    Jul 1997 - May 2002 · 4 yrs 11 mos